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Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West
If IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 6.7 miles from Indianapolis and 12 miles from IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital.
Emergency animal hospitals near Indianapolis
Animal Urgent and Emergency Center
Limited emergency hours5235 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46241ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20265.7 miles(317) 248-0832IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/75425 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditVerified November 4, 20266.4 miles(317) 782-4484Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West
Open now · 24/76136 Crawfordsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224ICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20266.7 miles(317) 534-6000VEG Nora, Indianapolis
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1480 E 86th St, Nora Indianapolis, IN 46240Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20269.4 miles(463) 260-0014MedVet Indianapolis
Open now · 24/7MedVet network9650 Mayflower Park Dr., Carmel, IN 46032Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202611 miles(317) 872-8387VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals7712 Crosspoint Commons, Fishers, IN 46038ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202612 miles(317) 578-4100
Emergency coverage around Indianapolis
- Within 10 miles4hospitals3 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles6hospitals5 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles6hospitals5 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (5)
- IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital6.4 miles
- Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West6.7 miles
- VEG Nora, Indianapolis9.4 miles
- MedVet Indianapolis11 miles
- VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center12 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)
- Animal Urgent and Emergency Center5.7 milesLimited emergency hours Tue–Wed 6 pm to 8 am
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 4 of 6 listedAnimal Urgent and Emergency Center (5.7 mi), IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital (6.4 mi), Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West (6.7 mi), VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center (12 mi)
- Exotic pets: 1 of 6 listedVEG Nora, Indianapolis (9.4 mi)
- CareCredit: 4 of 6 listedAnimal Urgent and Emergency Center (5.7 mi), IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital (6.4 mi), Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West (6.7 mi), MedVet Indianapolis (11 mi)
- Scratchpay: 2 of 6 listedAnimal Urgent and Emergency Center (5.7 mi), Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West (6.7 mi)
Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website. A hospital not named may still offer it.
Exotic pet? See the emergency hospitals near Indianapolis that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Indianapolis. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.
Regular daytime clinics in the area
These are not emergency hospitals. They are general practices from OpenStreetMap, listed for follow-up visits and non-urgent problems during their working hours. In an emergency, use the hospitals above.
- City Way Animal Clinic Mass Ave, 625 North East Street, Indianapolis, (317) 396-0056 (< 1 mile)
- FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic, 1505 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis (< 1 mile)
- City Way Animal Clinics - Fountain Square, 880 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis (1.5 miles)
- All Pets Go To Heaven, 2330 West Washington Street, Indianapolis (3.0 miles)
- Indy Paws Veterinary Hospital, 1502 North Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis (3.4 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Indianapolis
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Indianapolis, IN?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, about 6.4 miles from Indianapolis. Phone (317) 782-4484. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Indianapolis, IN?
- 4 within 10 miles, 6 within 25 miles and 6 within 50 miles of the center of Indianapolis; of those within 50 miles, 5 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Indianapolis, IN?
- Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
- Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Indianapolis, IN?
- One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Nora, Indianapolis (9.4 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Indianapolis, IN accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Urgent and Emergency Center, IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West and MedVet Indianapolis. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Urgent and Emergency Center and Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West. This is what each hospital states on its own website; confirm when you call.
- What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?
- Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661, both open 24/7 (a consultation fee may apply), and head toward the nearest emergency hospital while you talk to them.
Poison emergencies
If you think your pet swallowed something toxic
Call one of the two national animal poison lines while you get ready to leave. Both are staffed by veterinary toxicology specialists around the clock; expect a consultation fee per case.
ASPCA (888) 426-4435 Helpline (855) 764-7661
Numbers checked on the official ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline sites, November 2026. What to do while you call. Dose calculators: chocolate, xylitol, grapes and raisins, ibuprofen.